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Lawmakers are considering eliminating a tax break for employer-provided health insurance as part of a debt deal. "Limiting the deduction for the higher income brackets is something that is on the table," said Rep. Sandy Levin, D-Mich., who is among the congressional leaders in talks to try to avoid a U.S. debt default before an Aug. 2 deadline.

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Many businesses have a job that few workers want to do. Hiring can be difficult for these unglamorous jobs that often don't pay well. Business owners here say the trick is to be honest and to be a good manager.

President Barack Obama is urging lawmakers to reach an agreement to increase the debt ceiling before Aug. 2. Obama challenged congressional Republicans to come up with a deficit-reduction program as he tries to sell his $4 trillion proposal, a Democratic aide said. The president and congressional negotiators met Sunday and plan to meet daily until they come to an agreement.

Disaster preparation is a crucial task for any business owner but one that's too often overlooked. Bouncing back from a disaster quickly is the key, experts say. "The longer you stay closed, the bigger the chance of not recovering at all," said Small Business Administration spokeswoman Carol Chastang. Experts here give tips on what you need to do now to prepare in case disaster strikes.